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Citrogramma quadricornutum Vockeroth
Nomenclature
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Tribe: SyrphiniGenus: Citrogramma
Species:
Citrogramma quadricornutum Vockeroth
SUMMARY
Very distinct species with face entirely yellow and large male genitalia. Unique Citrogramma species with metasternum bare, and it also has scutellum with a broad defined black macula, scutum with two metallic bluish vittae, and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th abdominal terga with posterior bluish metallic dark vittae. In general, C. quadricornutum is a small species with the most extensive bluish metallic areas in its body, on frons, scutum, pleuron and abdomen.